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GIMME A BREAK! · SEASON 5 · EPISODE 11

Gimme a Break! S05E11 Nell's Gifted Child

Nov 30, 1985 30 MIN NBC

The episode in brief

Nel finds out that Joey is a gifted child, and should take a test to see what grade he should be placed into. When Joey tells her that the 4th grade is fine, and that he just wants to play baseball, she insists that he take the test, and gives him several instruments to play to see which one suites him best, the piano being the top. In the end, Joey runs off to the park, and Nell knows he is there when she finds out he wasn't at the school to take the test. She decides to let Joey stay in the 4th grade because a nine year old is supposed to have fun, and not work their tail off.

Who’s in it

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Where to watch S05E11

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S05E11 FAQ

When did Gimme a Break! S05E11 air?

Gimme a Break! S05E11 (“Nell's Gifted Child”) first aired on November 30, 1985.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S05E11?

In the US, Gimme a Break! season 5 — including this episode — is available on The Roku Channel.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 5
EPISODES05E11
AIREDNov 30, 1985
NETWORKNBC
RUNTIME30 min
WHERE TO WATCH
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